Sunday, October 27, 2024

Post Game Lions Links for Sunday 10-27-24

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Raymond reflects on NFL journey after standout game:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-raymond-reflects-on-nfl-journey-after-standout-game

FOUR DOWNS: Lions' offensive explosion continues with 52-14 victory over Titans:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/four-downs-lions-offensive-explosion-continues-with-52-14-victory-over-titans

RECAP: Lions vs. Titans:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/recap-lions-vs-titans-goff-raymond-gibbs




Recap: Lions score final 38 points to blow out Titans 52-14:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/10/27/lions-titans-game-score-updates-highlights-tv-channel/75843400007/



Lions vs. Titans: Everything we know about Detroit's blowout win in Week 8:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/lions-vs-titans-week-8-game-stats-score-summary-key-players/


Malcolm Rodriguez injury vs. Titans: Latest on the Lions LB:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/10/27/malcolm-rodriguez-detroit-lions-injury-updates-week-8/

Malcolm Rodriguez injury vs. Titans: Latest on the Lions LB:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/10/27/malcolm-rodriguez-detroit-lions-injury-updates-week-8/

New Lions DE Isaiah Thomas shows up for Week 8 in perfect style:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/10/27/lions-isaiah-thomas-pregame-outfit-isiah-thomas-pistons/

What They're Saying: Lions Blowout Is 'Perfect Setup' for Packers:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/what-they-re-saying-lions-blowout-is-perfect-setup-for-packers

'What Champions Do': Everything Dan Campbell Said After Titans Win:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/everything-dan-campbell-said-titans-win

Studs and Duds: Nowaske, Raymond Lead Way Past Titans:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/studs-and-duds-nowaske-raymond-lead-way





Lions-Titans recap: Turnovers, special teams lead to Detroit BLOWOUT, 52-14: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/10/27/24280877/detroit-lions-tennessee-titans-final-score-highlights-injury-news

Six Lions score TDs, as Detroit rolls over Titans 52-14, improves record to 6-1:  https://lionslowdown.com/2024/10/27/six-lions-score-tds-as-detroit-rolls-over-titans-52-14-improves-record-to-6-1/




Jared Goff throws for 3 TDs and Lions win 5th straight, dominating Titans 52-14:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401671720

NFL Week 8 questions, takeaways: Jameis Winston's big day, plus walk-off wins for Packers, Cardinals (Lions - Can the Lions carry their momentum into the divisional showdown with the Packers? The Lions were impressive in all three phases, notably on special teams, where Kalif Raymond returned a punt 90 yards for a touchdown. CB Khalil Dorsey also had a 72-yard kick return as the Lions snapped their six-game losing streak to Tennessee. It'll be hard to find a team more talented than Detroit right now, and they're showing no signs of slowing down as they enter Green Bay on a roll. Even without its second-leading receiver, Jameson Williams, who was suspended for two games for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy, Detroit put up 35 points in the first half for the first time since 1970.  Eye-popping stat: RB Jahmyr Gibbs reached a max speed of 22.03 mph on his career-long 70-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter, which is the fastest top speed any Lion has reached as a ball carrier since 2016, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. It was also the longest rushing touchdown scored at Ford Field since former Lions RB Jahvid Best rushed for an 88-yard touchdown on Oct. 10, 2011.  Most surprising performance: The Lions' offensive line. Detroit allowed veteran QB Jared Goff to get sacked three times in the opening quarter for the first time in his career, per ESPN Research. Goff was also under pressure on three of his first six dropbacks (50%), and he fumbled after being sacked in the first quarter, but teammate Kevin Zeitler recovered it. -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42035314/nfl-week-8-2024-questions-takeaways-lessons-stats-recap-every-game

Lions' Gibbs races 70 yards for TD, Montgomery throws TD to LaPorta:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42033724/detroit-lions-jahmyr-gibbs-70-yard-td-run

Jared Goff: "I don't know if I've ever been a part of something like that":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/jared-goff-staggered-by-detroit-lions-win-over-titans








2024 NFL Season, Week 8: What We Learned from Sunday's games (Lions-Titans.  Kevin Patra's takeaways:  Lions pour it on with big plays in trouncing Titans. Big returns. Big runs. Big turnovers forced. Dan Campbell's club blasted off, putting up a 50-burger before the third quarter even ended. Detroit's first four touchdowns came on drives of two plays, one play, three plays and four plays, respectively. Jahmyr Gibbs rocketed for an untouched 70-yard TD. The Lions generated three significant returns (more on that later). And the defense forced four turnovers. The domination was so overwhelming that the Lions didn't need much from MVP candidate Jared Goff, who completed 12 of 15 passes for a measly 85 yards and three touchdowns while taking four sacks before sitting out the final 12 minutes of the contest. Detroit ended the blowout with 61 net passing yards, a crazy anomaly in the Year of Our Lord, 2024. In a potential trap game sandwiched between NFC North battles in Minnesota and Green Bay, Campbell's club moonwalked over the trap door. The sign of a great team is clicking on all three phases and trouncing a lesser opponent.  Titans continue to make backbreaking mistakes. Mason Rudolph and the offense moved the ball early, but turnovers, awful special teams and a trove of miscues on defense sunk Brian Callahan's club. Early in the second quarter, Rudolph hit Nick Westbrook-Ikhine for a touchdown to make it 14-14. Detroit then blitzed Tennessee for 38 consecutive points. Whenever the Titans seem to figure out one issue, another hole springs a gushing leak. The offense moved the ball, outgaining Detroit, 417-225, but the defense made mental mistakes, leaving several Lions wide open in the red zone, the special teams was atrocious, and the turnovers piled up. Calvin Ridley finally showed up, earning 143 yards on 10 catches, but it was all for naught. Given Sunday's performance, Tennessee will likely continue to be sellers heading toward the trade deadline. Lions' return game shines. Detroit put the "dynamic" in the return phase. Khalil Dorsey blasted off for a 72-yard kickoff return. Kalif Raymond then took a punt return 64 yards. Those sprints set up short-field TDs. Early in the third quarter, Raymond finished the deal, weaving for a 90-yard punt return touchdown. The Lions generated 262 return yards on six total returns, with Raymond earning 190 of those. The unit’s +196 return yards over expected is the most in a game since at least 2018 (previous high, +160), per Next Gen Stats. Toss in kicker Jake Bates netting a career-long 51-yard field goal, and it was a banner day for the Lions special teams unit. Next Gen Stats Insight for Titans-Lions (via NFL Pro): Jahmyr Gibbs reached a top speed of 22.03 mph on his 70-yard TD run, the second-fastest speed by a ball carrier this season (behind only Brian Thomas Jr. in Week 5, 22.15).  NFL Research: Amon-Ra St. Brown is the first Lions player with a receiving TD in five consecutive games in a season since Calvin Johnson in 2011.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-season-week-8-what-we-learned-from-sunday-s-games

2024 NFL Week 8 winners and losers: Lions, Eagles hitting their stride as NFC contenders; Jets are a disaster (Winner: Lions' Super Bowl chances - The Tennessee Titans may not be a formidable foe, but Detroit has now been lights out as an offensive operation for a month. Whether it's David Montgomery trucking, Jahmyr Gibbs sprinting or Jared Goff dealing, they look like a safe bet to be in the mix for an NFC title for a second straight season.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-week-8-winners-and-losers-lions-eagles-hitting-their-stride-as-nfc-contenders-jets-are-a-disaster/

NFL Winners and Losers: Lions put up 52 points and are the most exciting watch in the NFL:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-winners-and-losers-lions-put-up-52-points-and-are-the-most-exciting-watch-in-the-nfl-203048506.html

NFL Week 8 Recap: Who’s Up, Who’s Down, What’s Next for Every Team (Lions 52, Titans 14 - My take: Detroit (6–1) continues to look a tier above everyone else in the NFC. The Lions put forth a total effort Sunday, scoring their first 42 points with only 134 total yards of offense at the time, including 28 passing yards. Detroit utilized two interceptions and a 90-yard punt return to take the advantage, while Jahmyr Gibbs also ran for a 70-yard score. Tennessee (1–6) hung tough in the early going but couldn’t keep up with both the defense and offense giving up huge plays. At this juncture, it’s not a question of whether the Titans will draft a quarterback to recharge this franchise. Rather, it’s a question of which quarterback. Stock up: Despite the loss, Calvin Ridley showed up in a major way. After having just 12 catches through the first six games, Ridley caught 10 passes for 143 yards on 15 targets. With DeAndre Hopkins in Kansas City, Ridley is the only dangerous option in the Titans’ passing game.  Stock down: Detroit’s offensive line needs to step up, especially considering the talent level. Goff was sacked four times, one week after the line allowed four sacks to Minnesota. It might be a blip, but it’s starting to be a trend.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/nfl-week-8-recap-up-down-next-for-every-team

The Lions’ 52 points on 225 yards of offense wasn’t the most absurd stat of their blowout win:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/2024/10/lions-52-points-225-yards-offense-titans-reaction






‘They [Lions] Are Trying To Embarrass You’ – Former NFL QB Highlights This Insane Detroit Stat:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/former-nfl-qb-highlights-this-insane-detroit-stat/


Grades:

CBS Grades (Lions Grade - A+.  This was a nearly perfect performance by the Lions in every phase of the game. The defense blew the game open by forcing four turnovers, including two interceptions in the first half that both led to touchdowns, which basically blew the game open. The offense was led by Sonic (Jahmyr Gibbs) and Knuckles (David Montgomery). Gibbs rushed for 127 yards and a TD, and not to be outdone, Montgomery rushed for a TD and THREW a TD. Even the special teams got in on the action with Kalif Raymond returning a punt 90 yards for a score. (Khalil Dorsey also set up a TD with a 72-yard kickoff return.) This team is already good, and it seems to be getting better every week, which should scare the rest of the NFC.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-8-grades-browns-earn-high-mark-for-shocking-win-over-ravens-jets-get-d-for-loss-to-patriots/

Video:


Jahmyr Gibbs' best plays from 133-yard game | Week 8:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jahmyr-gibbs-best-plays-from-133-yard-game-week-8

Jared Goff's best plays from 3-TD game | Week 8:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jared-goff-s-best-plays-from-3-td-game-week-8

Titans vs. Lions highlights | Week 8:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/titans-vs-lions-highlights-week-8

Robertson does it again! Lions DB forces second fumble:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/robertson-does-it-again-lions-db-forces-second-fumble

LaPorta evades multiple tacklers on 24-yard pickup:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/laporta-evades-multiple-tacklers-on-24-yard-pickup

Goff finds an untouched Raymond for 7-yard score:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-finds-an-untouched-raymond-for-7-yard-score

Lions' D force third turnover via textbook punch-out:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/lions-d-force-third-turnover-via-textbook-punch-out

Can't-Miss Play: 90-yard TD! Everybody loves Raymond in Detroit on punt-return score:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/can-t-miss-play-90-yard-td-everybody-loves-raymond-in-detroit-on-punt-return-score

HIGHLIGHT: Trickery! Montgomery throws TD pass to LaPorta:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-trickery-montgomery-throws-td-pass-to-laporta

HIGHLIGHT: 90-yard TD! Everybody loves Raymond in Detroit on punt-return score:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-90-yard-td-everybody-loves-raymond-in-detroit-on-punt-return-score

HIGHLIGHT: Joseph picks off Rudolph for his 5th INT of the season:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-joseph-picks-off-rudolph-for-his-5th-int-of-the-season




HIGHLIGHT: Goff finds St. Brown alone in end zone for TD:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-finds-st-brown-alone-in-end-zone-for-td

Lions postgame: Despite blowout victory Lions still need better pass rushing:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1538539


HIGHLIGHT: 70-yard TD! Gibbs sprints past Titans for quick six:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-70-yard-td-gibbs-sprints-past-titans-for-quick-six

HIGHLIGHT: Nowaske snags his first career INT via Rudolph's pressured pass:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-nowaske-snags-his-first-career-int-via-rudolph-s-pressured-pass











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